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AK13 VWU

2013 Citroen DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,200 mi
Last recorded143,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 VWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 143,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has slight play ()

Fail 4 Feb 2023 127,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot not secured (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has slight play ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,076 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,478 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc's are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 56,512 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 56,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AK13 VWU is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK13 VWU is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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